Nancy Dickmann

Experience the Fun and Meaning of Halloween and How It's Celebrated Across the GlobeIt's fall, and Luna is gearing up for a spook-tacular Halloween with her family and friends. Join them to discover more about how and why we celebrate this exciting holiday Get into the Halloween spirit with Celebrations & Festivals: Halloween, a beautifully illustrated, narrative non-fiction picture book made for kids. This engaging and informative book takes young readers on a colorful journey through the history and significance of Halloween and other related festivals that share similar themes, all told with a gentle, kid-friendly voice. Meet Luna, her little brother Oliver, their parents, their dog Rafferty, and their black cat, Midnight Together, they get ready for a fun-filled Halloween by visiting a pumpkin patch, navigating a corn maze, and making spooky decorations for their home. Luna also has fun with her friends; carving jack-o'-lanterns, baking sweet treats, throwing a Halloween party with festive games, making costumes, going trunk-or-treating, and, of course, trick-or-treating on Halloween night Halloween doesn't have to be too scary--this book helps kids who might be afraid understand and enjoy the traditions and symbols of Halloween so they can join in the fun too Follow relatable characters and their parents as they celebrate Halloween, spreading joy and fun throughout the community. Discover the origins of Halloween and how it's become the holiday we know today. Create your own decorations and party pieces, like a pumpkin pi ata and spooky cobwebs. Try out a tasty recipe for banana ghost pops. Enjoy 16 extra pages of non-fiction content, including quizzes and activities that bring the learning to life, encouraging kids to engage, create, and understand the cultural significance of Halloween and related festivals around the world. Perfect for families, educators, and young readers, this book celebrates diversity, inclusion, and all the fun of Halloween. Discover more with other titles in the amazing Celebrations & Festivals series

Discover some of the characters in Viking, or Norse, mythology Find out about the Vikings' mortal heroes or the gods like the All Father, Odin, that guided and created the world. Each character introduces themselves in their own words so the readers can get to know them. Then, readers jump into an approachable retelling of one of that character's epic stories. Featuring illustrations paired closely with the text, this volume invites today's readers to deepen their understanding of the stories important to Viking history.

This retelling of tales from Chinese Mythology is sure to fascinate every reader This collection brings together characters from across Chinese religious and cultural groups, featuring the stories of how the world was created and the god behind it, different monsters, and many more. The unique formatting of this book has each mythical character introduce themselves to readers, allowing readers to get the details they need to know before jumping into each story. Full-color illustrations pair closely with conversational text to aid reader comprehension.

Every culture has their own stories of creation, and the ancient Egyptians were no different Learn about some of the most important figures in Egyptian Mythology through this light-hearted retelling of their stories. Told from the perspective of the gods and heroes themselves, this exploration through Egyptian myths is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant readers. From the riddles of the sphinx to the epic tales of the mortals overcoming adversity, the world of Egyptian myths is made accessible to today's readers in this volume.

Every culture has their own stories of creation, and the ancient Egyptians were no different Learn about some of the most important figures in Egyptian Mythology through this light-hearted retelling of their stories. Told from the perspective of the gods and heroes themselves, this exploration through Egyptian myths is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant readers. From the riddles of the sphinx to the epic tales of the mortals overcoming adversity, the world of Egyptian myths is made accessible to today's readers in this volume.

Have you ever heard the myth of Arachne and Athena's weaving contest? Imagine hearing Athena's take on the outcome after it happened, as if she had been interviewed This book includes six famous Greek myths starring some o the biggest names in their history: Zeus, Perseus, Icarus, and more. Each story is told with age-appropriate detail and in modern language to ease readers' understanding. Fictional heroes' diaries, fact files, and more introduce readers to ancient Greek culture and belief in an interesting way.

Have you ever heard the myth of Arachne and Athena's weaving contest? Imagine hearing Athena's take on the outcome after it happened, as if she had been interviewed This book includes six famous Greek myths starring some o the biggest names in their history: Zeus, Perseus, Icarus, and more. Each story is told with age-appropriate detail and in modern language to ease readers' understanding. Fictional heroes' diaries, fact files, and more introduce readers to ancient Greek culture and belief in an interesting way.

While there are many similarities between Greek and Roman myths, Rome's stories are still important Follow along with the tales of Jupiter, king of the gods, or the important mortal heroes detailed in Roman cultural and religious myths. Each character introduces themselves in their own words before jumping into stories readers need to know. Learn about the epic tales of monster battles and heroes overcoming challenges. The conversational text and illustrations invites today's readers to travel back to Roman times through their myths.

Discover some of the characters in Viking, or Norse, mythology Find out about the Vikings' mortal heroes or the gods like the All Father, Odin, that guided and created the world. Each character introduces themselves in their own words so the readers can get to know them. Then, readers jump into an approachable retelling of one of that character's epic stories. Featuring illustrations paired closely with the text, this volume invites today's readers to deepen their understanding of the stories important to Viking history.

While there are many similarities between Greek and Roman myths, Rome's stories are still important Follow along with the tales of Jupiter, king of the gods, or the important mortal heroes detailed in Roman cultural and religious myths. Each character introduces themselves in their own words before jumping into stories readers need to know. Learn about the epic tales of monster battles and heroes overcoming challenges. The conversational text and illustrations invites today's readers to travel back to Roman times through their myths.

Get to know the gods and mythical heroes behind some of India's oldest stories Through this book's light-hearted look at mythical stories, readers learn about the elephant-faced Genesha and discover why he's so important to authors. Discover the heroes, animals, and gods that are important to both the culture and the religion of India. Each character introduction includes background information told in their own voice. This approachable take on mythology is sure to interest even reluctant readers and supports world history curricula.

This retelling of tales from Chinese Mythology is sure to fascinate every reader This collection brings together characters from across Chinese religious and cultural groups, featuring the stories of how the world was created and the god behind it, different monsters, and many more. The unique formatting of this book has each mythical character introduce themselves to readers, allowing readers to get the details they need to know before jumping into each story. Full-color illustrations pair closely with conversational text to aid reader comprehension.

Get to know the gods and mythical heroes behind some of India's oldest stories Through this book's light-hearted look at mythical stories, readers learn about the elephant-faced Genesha and discover why he's so important to authors. Discover the heroes, animals, and gods that are important to both the culture and the religion of India. Each character introduction includes background information told in their own voice. This approachable take on mythology is sure to interest even reluctant readers and supports world history curricula.

Only in the Pacific Northwest takes you to a land known for fiery volcanoes, mighty mountains, rugged coastline, and lush rainforest. Explore this spectacular scenery and so much more by way of quickfire facts, amazing illustrations, and colorful maps. Island-hop along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, trek through the largest temperate rainforest in the world, and climb the space needle in Seattle as you explore this unique and diverse region. You'll learn the history of the area's Indigenous people, meet the animals that call the PNW home, and discover how famous locals have changed the world. Each of the region's major cities and areas is covered in this comprehensive rundown of the Pacific Northwest, from Portland and Vancouver to the Columbia Plateau and the Cascade Mountain Range. Get a dose of the Pacific Northwest's fascinating past from a history timeline, and spot your vacation highlights on infographic maps. Wildlife, culture, trailblazers, and the quirkier side of the Pacific Northwest are all explored on dedicated spreads--just like the Pacific Northwest itself, this book has it all Only in the Pacific Northwest is the latest in the postcard-perfect Only in series, showcasing the best that America has to offer.